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Direct Cremation

from a local caring funeral director

Thank you for your interest in a Direct Cremation with A. H. Cheater Funeral Directors.

Direct Cremations have increased in popularity in recent years as people look for a simpler and lower-cost way to say goodbye to a loved one.

If you are arranging this type of funeral for a loved one, or thinking ahead about your own funeral, we’re here to help you decide on what is right for you and for your family.

Simon & Michael Peace - Company Directors

Interested in a Direct Cremation?

A direct cremation is a cremation that takes place without a funeral service or mourners present at the committal.

This is a low-cost cremation option, as without a service, it removes the need to spend money on a procession of funeral cars, a full-length slot at the crematorium, a minister or celebrant, as well as flowers and orders of service sheets.

However, while a direct cremation addresses financial concerns, a funeral service, even in its simplest form, provides emotional and communal support that can help enormously in the journey of grief.

It is important to carefully consider the needs and wishes of both the deceased and the family members left behind as to whether this type of send-off is right for you.

We are always available to talk through your options so you have all the information you need to decide what is right for you.

Why choose a direct cremation with A.H. Cheater Funeral Directors?

At A. H. Cheater, we will help you arrange a send-off for your loved one, whatever your needs and budget. We are here to serve your needs and be by your side during this difficult time.

A direct cremation, arranged by a local funeral director such as ourselves, can offer many benefits compared to choosing a national direct cremation provider who you may see advertising on the TV.

Your Loved One is Cared for Locally

After the death of your loved one, our team will bring them into our care and they will remain in our purpose built facilities in our Romsey or North Baddesley funeral home until the day of the cremation.

Time to Say Goodbye

If you choose a direct cremation with us we ensure you feel involved in your loved ones' send off. Whether that’s dressing your loved one in their own clothes, putting special items in the coffin or simply spending time with them in our private chapel of rest to say your final goodbye.

Here to Help and Support You

You can visit our funeral home where you will be met by our caring, compassionate and experienced team to help you with the funeral arrangements. It’s our role to arrange the funeral as per your wishes, and we’ll guide and support you through every stage.

A Dignified and Respectful Cremation

On the day of the cremation, we carefully transport your loved one to Test Valley Crematorium in Romsey. In private, and without mourners present, we lay the deceased onto the catafalque, we bow our heads as a mark of respect, and the coffin is then taken for cremation. After the cremation, you can choose for the ashes to be scattered in the garden of remembrance at the crematorium, or we will collect and store the ashes for you until the time is right to collect them.

If you would like to arrange a direct cremation for a loved one, please contact us, and we will help you every step of the way.

What’s included in a direct cremation from A. H. Cheater?

Our professional advice and guidance from qualified funeral directors.
Transfer of the deceased from a local address or hospital (within a 15-mile radius) in ‘working hours’ and storage on our premises (up to 21 days) until the cremation.
Provision of a wood effect cremation coffin or suitable alternative.
Conveyance of the deceased in our discreet private ambulance, with two trained members of staff, to our chosen local crematorium.
Direct Cremation fee at the Crematorium. The dates and times of these services are subject to the crematoriums’ discretion.
Collection of cremated remains from the crematorium.
Any attendance by family at the Crematorium or choice of crematorium.
Preparation of the deceased for visitation.
The funeral service taking place at any other venue before the cremation.

Inclusive Professional Fee: £1820.00

Full payment is required 48 hours in advance of service.

Optional Extras

Responsive Table

Service	Fee
An ‘out of hours’ transfer of the deceased to our private chapel of rest	£175.00
Preparation of the deceased, including dressing, for visitation in our Chapel of Rest	£150.00
Hygienic Treatment (also known as embalming)	£165.00
“Saying Goodbye” in our service chapel, with up to 10 people (closed coffin)	No charge

Let us help you arrange a direct cremation for a loved one

Our Romsey Funeral Home

Prefer a cremation with a service?

Our Chapel Service

At A. H. Cheater, we have a garden chapel room that can be used to host a small service for up to 20 people. This allows you to say goodbye to your loved one before they are taken to Test Valley Crematorium for an unattended direct cremation.

A Simple Funeral

You may decide that you prefer a traditional cremation funeral at the crematorium. Our Simple Funeral provides a simple cremation send-off at a lower cost by limiting some of the options and choices available to you compared to our fully tailored funeral options.

Arrange Your Own Service

After a direct cremation, you may wish to arrange your own service at a time and place that is more personal to you and your family. This personal service could include the scattering or interment of ashes.

Create a Lasting Memorial

After a direct cremation and the ashes have been returned to you, you may wish to keep the ashes in a beautiful ashes urn or create a lasting memorial such as a piece of jewellery.